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Archaeology & Architecture in Ancient Greece

Exploring the Golden Agewith Liz McGowan, Chair of Art History and

Robert Sterling Clark Professor of Art History & Guy Hedreen, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art

May 17–26, 2020

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

ENJOY a private tour of the Acropolis Museum led by a director

MARVEL at the UNESCO-listed archaeological sites of Delphi, Mycenae, and Epidaurus

CELEBRATE the history of the Olympic Games with a visit to Olympia, the UNESCO-listed site where the ancient Games were held

DELIGHT in an after-hours, exclusive visit to the Benaki Museum, admiring artifacts of Greece’s glorious past

EXPERIENCE Athens with Pavlos Yeroulanos ’88 – a fellow Eph, prominent Athenian, and former Minister for Culture and Tourism

DISCOVER the magnificent castles and fortress in delightful Nafplion, and tour nearby Tiryns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

REVEL in a full-day excursion to the historic island paradise of Spetses

Liz McGowanChair of Art History and Robert Sterling Clark Professor of ArtLiz McGowan teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the art and architecture of the Ancient Mediterranean. She has taught seminars on Hellenistic art, on sanctuaries, on ancient funerary art, and on monuments and memorials over time. Liz holds a B.A. from Princeton University and a Ph.D. from the Institute of Fine

Arts of New York University. She is currently co-chair of the Art Department and Chair of Art History.

Guy HedreenAmos Lawrence Professor of ArtGuy Hedreen has taught at Williams since 1990, and he currently serves as Amos Lawrence Professor of Art. He holds a B.A. from Pomona College in Greek and Latin, where his interest in ancient Greek art was sparked by a year of study in Athens, Greece. He later enrolled in graduate study in Classical and Near Eastern

archaeology at Bryn Mawr College. Dividing his time between Bryn Mawr and the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Guy completed his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. He regularly teaches the historiography of art history as well as courses on ancient Greek and Roman art and its post-classical reception.

TRAVELING WITH YOU

Dear Williams Alumni and Friends,

InthefirstmillenniumB.C.E.,theGreekslaidthegroundworkforasignificantpartoftheWest’sculturalheritage.PleasejoinusnextMayforanexplorationofGreecefromtheBronzeAgetotheGoldenAgethroughits celebrated art and architecture. Stroll through the sanctuaries and sites of Athens, Corinth, Delphi; climb the citadel of Mycenae; and roam the museumsthatholdGreece’searliesttreasures.WearethrilledtohavewithusonthisjourneytwoWilliamsstudyleaders,LizMcGowan,ChairofArt History, and Guy Hedreen, Amos Lawrence Professor of Art, who will enrichourexperiencewiththeirknowledgeofthecultureandmonumentsof the ancient Mediterranean.

Begin in Athens with a visit to the Acropolis and its stunning classical remains, including the Parthenon, the emblematic Doric temple built during the rule of Pericles. Chart the sweep of Greek visual culture—from prehistory throughthe19thcentury—onaprivatetourofAthens’BenakiMuseum,andvisittheexquisitegoldandsilverfindsfromtheBronzeAgesiteofMycenaeat the National Archaeological Museum. Take in a spectacular view of the Aegean Sea from the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Journey to the breathtaking archaeological site of Delphi, home of the famed oracle, and walk the cobbled streets of Nafpaktos.

ContinuetothePeloponneseregion,wherewe’llvisitOlympia,the ancient site where the Olympic Games began nearly 3,000 years ago, before traveling on to the port of Nafplion, with its Medieval and Venetian ramparts. Nafplion will be our base for visits to Corinth, where the Temple ofApolloawaits,andTirynswithitsCyclopeanfortifications.AttheBronzeAgesiteofMycenae,highlightsincludeitsfortifiedhilltopcitadel,theLion Gate, and the well-preserved “Tomb of Agamemnon.” In Epidaurus, the ancient healing sanctuary, marvel at the 14,000 seat theater and its extraordinaryacoustics.Concludewithafull-dayexcursiontothelovelyandhistoric island of Spetses. An optional postlude in the resort destination of Costa Navarino, close to the ancient site of Pylos, is offered. Ihopeyou’llbejoiningusonthisjourneyintoGreece’sdistantpast

in the warmth of late spring.

Best wishes,

Leila Derstine Director of Intellectual Engagement413-597-4011 [email protected]

GREECE

PELOPONNESE

Athens

Aegean Sea

Nafpaktos Delphi

Nafplion

SpetsesCosta Navarino

Olympia Corinth

PELOPONNESE

May 17–26, 2020

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

TRAVELING WITH YOU

Best wishes,

GREECE

PELOPONNESE

Athens

Aegean Sea

Nafpaktos Delphi

Nafplion

Olympia Corinth

PELOPONNESE

May 17–26, 2020

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

TRAVELING WITH YOU

Best wishes,

GREECE

PELOPONNESE

Athens

Aegean Sea

Nafpaktos Delphi

Nafplion

Olympia Corinth

PELOPONNESE

FRIDAY, MAY 22: NAFPAKTOS / OLYMPIA / NAFPLIONToday journey to the “Valley of the Gods” and the ancient birthplace of the Olympic Games. Walk through the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Olympia, with its impressive temples and stadium. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, which houses the early classical sculptures from the Temple of Zeus, countless votive offerings, and the Hermes of Praxiteles. The nearby Museum of the Olympic Games houses artifacts which tell the story of one of Greece’s most enduring contributions to world culture. Enjoy lunch before continuing to Nafplion, an Italianate port town in the shadow of ruined Frankish and Venetian fortresses. Dinner is at leisure. B,L

SATURDAY, MAY 23: NAFPLION / CORINTHThis morning, drive to Corinth, one of the major cities of antiquity. Its archaeological park features an Archaic period temple to the god Apollo. Excavations there have revealed Greek, Roman, and Byzantine monuments. Stop to see the Corinth Canal, a marvel of engineering. Enjoy lunch before visiting Tiryns, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its heavy stone fortifications. Their construction seemed so implausible they were said to have been built by a race of one-eyed giants known as “Cyclopes.” On the way back to Nafplion, ascend to the Palamidi Fortress, the Venetian citadel on a hill with spectacular views of the city and the Argolic Gulf. Tonight, enjoy dinner overlooking the sea. B,L,D

SUNDAY, MAY 24: NAFPLION / MYCENAE / EPIDAURUS Today, take a full-day excursion into the heart of the ancient Mycenaean empire. Visit the fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae, thought to be the home of the ancient Homeric heroes who fought the Trojan War. Its vaulted “Tomb of Agamemnon” and Cyclopean ramparts are spectacular examples of ancient engineering. Stop at the Archaeological Museum which houses finds from the citadel and the surrounding tombs. Visit a winery for lunch paired with local wines. In the afternoon, drive to Epidaurus, the healing sanctuary sacred to Asclepius, the god of medicine. Visit the well-preserved outdoor theater, renowned for its acoustics, and still in use today for the Athens-Epidaurus Festival. Return to Nafplion for dinner at leisure. B,L

MONDAY, MAY 25: NAFPLION / SPETSES Delight in a full-day excursion to the lovely Saronic Gulf island of Spetses. Stroll through the picturesque Old Port, with its mix of Neoclassical, Venetian, and local architecture and lively seaside restaurants. Following a lunch of regional specialties, visit the former 18th-century house of a shipowner, which is now a museum housing the island’s historical and folkloric artifacts. This evening, gather for a festive farewell dinner. B,L,D

TUESDAY, MAY 26: NAFPLION / ATHENS / RETURN Transfer to the airport for flights home. B

An optional Costa Navarino postlude is offered from May 26 to 30, 2020.

This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Williams Alumni Travel and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms.

SUNDAY, MAY 17: DEPARTURE Depart for Athens on an overnight flight.

MONDAY MAY 18: ATHENS, GREECEArrive in the Greek capital this morning and enjoy a city orientation tour on the way to the hotel. In the afternoon, gather for a walking tour of the Athenian Agora, the center of ancient political life. Afterwards, return to the hotel for our welcome dinner. D TUESDAY, MAY 19: ATHENS This morning, visit the Acropolis. Located atop a rocky hill, this ancient citadel houses several archeologically significant buildings from the 5th century B.C.E., including the famed Parthenon. Afterwards, a private tour at the modern Acropolis Museum, designed by Bernard Tschumi, will be hosted by a director. The award-winning museum is built over an active excavation, and houses sculpture, architectural fragments, and artifacts from the Bronze Age through the Roman period. At the museum, savor lunch on a rooftop terrace with views of the Acropolis and the city of Athens. Then gather for an excursion to Cape Sounion, renowned for its 5th-century B.C.E. Temple of Poseidon and spectacular views of the Aegean. This evening, drive to a seaside restaurant for dinner. B,L,D WEDNESDAY, MAY 20: ATHENS Today, visit the National Archaeological Museum, which possesses one of the world’s most extensive collections of Greek antiquities. Lunch is at leisure. Then take an optional walk through the Benaki Islamic Art Museum and the nearby Kerameikos Archaeological Park, in the company of Liz McGowan and Guy Hedreen. Gather in the early evening for an after-hours, private visit of the Benaki Museum, with its comprehensive collections focused on Greek culture from prehistory to the 20th century. B

THURSDAY, MAY 21: ATHENS / DELPHI / NAFPAKTOSDepart Athens and travel to Delphi, once an important religious center of the Hellenic world and seat of the legendary oracle. The picturesque archaeological site with its theater, stadium, and temple sacred to the god Apollo, is nestled above olive groves on the side of Mount Parnassos. A smaller sanctuary of Athena is nearby. After lunch, visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which displays finds from the sanctuary, including the famous bronze Delphi Charioteer. Then drive to the picturesque town of Nafpaktos, on the Gulf of Corinth, which features a well-preserved 15th-century Venetian fortress. Walk its cobbled streets and dine here tonight overlooking the charming harbor. B,L,D

Exploring the Golden AgeMay 17–26, 2020

Hamilton’s birthplace, Nevis, photo by Richard Johnson

PROGRAM RATE $6,999 per person, double rate

$8,999 single rate

RATE INCLUDES n Eight nights hotel accommodations as per itineraryn Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); bottled water and

coffee/tea with all meals; house wine at lunches and dinnersn Airport/hotel/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flightsn Enrichment program of lectures and talksn Escorted sightseeing by private motor coach and entrance fees for included visits n Taxes, service, and porterage charges n Gratuities to local guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport/visa fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages other than noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses; airport transfers other than for those on suggested flights; trip insurance; luggage in excess of one suitcase; optional Costa Navarino postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

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GRANDE BRETAGNE, ATHENSOver 100 years old, this neoclassical grand dame still captures travelers’ imaginations as they arrive in the Greek capital. Occupying an envious position in Constitution Square, overlooking the Greek Parliament and with spectacular views of the iconic Acropolis, the hotel’s Old World elegance reigns supreme.

NAFS HOTEL, NAFPAKTOSPerched above one of the most beautiful beaches in Nafpaktos, the hotel is a perfect location to explore this Venetian fortress port.

AMPHITRYON HOTEL, NAFPLIONWell located in Greece’s ancient capital, the hotel boasts a lovely terrace overlooking the crystal blue waters of the harbor.

Restaurant, Grand Bretagne, Athens

Lobby, Grand Bretagne, Athens

Lounge, Amphitryon Hotel, NafplionLobby, Nafs Hotel, Nafpaktos

Lobby, Grand Bretagne, AthensLobby, Grand Bretagne, Athens

On the front cover: The Erechtheum, Acropolis, Athens. On the back cover: Nafpaktos port, photo by Spiros Vathis.

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Epidaurus Theater, photo by Ronny Seigel

Nafplion Temple of Apollo, Corinth

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

TRAVELING WITH YOU

Best wishes,

GREECE

PELOPONNESE

Athens

Aegean Sea

Nafpaktos Delphi

Nafplion

Olympia Corinth

PELOPONNESE

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